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A report by a Thencanic member known only as "Critic." It refers, with tongue-in-cheek seriousness, to the other members' poor appearance and behavior. Transcript available below.

An undated critic's report, signed by one "R. G. Poland," who remains unidentified. Transcription attached.

A harsh note on the poor behavior of the boys in the Thencanic Society. No year is given, but a mention of the Society lasting 13 years points to circa 1895 if it was founded in 1882. The Critic's name is somewhat illegible, and cannot be linked conclusively with any known student. Transcription included.

A brief report with a dire warning for the Thencanic Society's members. The Critic's name cannot be verified. Transcription included.

A Thencanic Critic pleads with the Society's members to improve their behavior. The Critic's name is legible, but cannot be clearly connected to an author.

A report signed only as "Critic," perhaps due to the harsh words it has for the Thencanic Society. Though brief, it shows that the problems of teenage boys continue to affect the Society's operations. The anonymous Critic caps off his report with a flourish that leads into a doodled illustration of a man in a top hat. Transcription included.

This report, by an author known only as "F.W.", provides both praise and criticism to the Thencanic members. The author stresses the importance of proper posture, oratory, and behavior, among other points needing improvement. Transcription included.

A report by one "W. Le Roy Randolph," who is currently unidentifiable. After stern words for the boys eating during the meeting, the author gives both praise and criticism to the day's speakers. Transcription included.

A short report for a shorter than usual meeting. Transcription included.

The unidentified student known as "Reynolds" (probably "R. Reynolds") provides a report on a fairly mediocre meeting. Though some students did well, others continued to eat during the meeting, behaved poorly, and failed to prepare for the debate. Transcription included.